The highly anticipated film Devara Part 1, directed by Koratala Siva and starring Jr NTR and Janhvi Kapoor, is set for its theatrical release on September 27. As advance bookings opened on September 23, the film has made a tremendous impact, already grossing ₹17.13 crore across India, according to a report by Sacnilk. When including blocked seats, the total collection so far reaches ₹28.96 crore.
Bollywood star Alia Bhatt has returned to India after making her debut at Paris Fashion Week, where she walked for L’Oreal alongside global icons like Aishwarya Rai, Eva Longoria, Kendall Jenner, Heidi Klum, and Cara Delevingne. Alia was joined by her husband Ranbir Kapoor, daughter Raha, and mother-in-law Neetu Kapoor on the return trip from France.
Mumbai: Actor Durgesh Kumar, known for his role in Panchayat, is riding high on success with his latest film, Laapataa Ladies, being selected as India’s official entry for the Oscars 2025. The actor, who plays the role of constable Jaiprakash Dubey in the film, expressed his excitement and pride over the achievement, calling it a magical year for him.
Bollywood actor Urmila Matondkar has reportedly filed for divorce from her husband, businessman-model Mohsin Akhtar Mir, after eight years of marriage. According to a report by Hindustan Times, the actress has already initiated divorce proceedings, though the reason for the separation remains undisclosed. The report also states that the divorce is not happening on mutual terms.
Stree 2, starring Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao, has taken the box office by storm, becoming the most profitable film in Bollywood history. Directed by Amar Kaushik, the horror-comedy sequel was made on a modest budget of ₹60 crore but has amassed a staggering ₹577 crore in earnings in India, according to Sacnilk. The film’s return on investment (ROI) is estimated to be around ₹510 crore, making it one of the biggest financial successes in the industry.
Actor-producer Sohum Shah's critically acclaimed film Tumbbad has exceeded its initial box office performance with a successful re-release in theatres on September 13. The film, which originally released in 2018, has garnered ₹13.44 crore net at the domestic box office in its re-run, surpassing the ₹12.44 crore it earned during its first theatrical run.